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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.68, 8,481.06 and 3,593.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.68, 8,481.06 and 3,593.58 is: 4,959.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.68 : 8,481.06 = 3,593.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.68/8,481.06 = 3,593.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.68x = 8,481.06 × 3,593.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.68x = 30,477,367.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,477,367.59/6,145.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.15

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